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Highlighter Green Really Is This Summer’s Hottest Shade

Highlighter Green Really Is This Summer’s Hottest Shade

It’s near impossible to escape the 50 shades of pink in every It Girl’s wardrobe these days (thanks to Planned Parenthood, Valentino Pink and writer-director Greta Gerwig, in that order) but another colour has been creeping its way into major trend territory this season. Highlighter green is the happy medium […]

Under The Banner Of Heaven Proves True Crime Can Be Truthful & Still Respect Its Victims

Under The Banner Of Heaven Proves True Crime Can Be Truthful & Still Respect Its Victims

At some point, true crime TV became synonymous with shocking depictions of real-life events. While books and podcasts encourage audiences to use their imagination about the brutality endured by (mostly female) victims, the switch to long, drawn-out television series brought the horror alive, masquerading as a much-needed element of ‘truth’. […]

“As A Black, Queer Person, Being Heard Means Everything” Cat Burns On EP Emotionally Unavailable

“As A Black, Queer Person, Being Heard Means Everything” Cat Burns On EP Emotionally Unavailable

I knew Cat Burns’ music before I knew Cat Burns. The melodic sounds of Go — the South London songwriter’s first single to top the official charts  — have followed me on TikTok, in the car, and in the cute coffee shops where I go to work. Without thinking, I would […]

I’m Reconciling The Loss Of My Professional Ambition As An Asian Woman

I’m Reconciling The Loss Of My Professional Ambition As An Asian Woman

While census figures prove that people of Asian descent are far from being in the minority, the concept of what it means to belong to an Asian culture continues to be reduced to a series of stereotypes. These stereotypes often focus on our status as workers rather than as fully-functioning […]

Sweet Digs: How Sophia Athas Curates The Ultimate Creative Haven In Her Aussie Apartment

Welcome to Sweet Digs, where we take a look inside the sometimes small, sometimes spacious, and always unique homes of women and gender-diverse people across the country. This week, we tour the bright, art-filled apartment of creative director Sophia Athas in Sydney, Australia. At Refinery29 Australia, we’re here to help […]